#0 The Relationship Matrix

One of my favorite graphics out there is the Genderbread Person. I’ve thought for a long time that relationships need the same sort of graphic presentation of spectrum and diversity, and lo-and-behold, one night I came up with this gem. To be perfectly honest, I have no idea if anything similar exists. At the same time, this is version one, and it will evolve through discussion and experience, as all things do.

As you can see, I’ve highlighted realms pertaining to my three layers of polyamorous involvement. Not everyone explicitly uses or adheres to these, but I have yet to find a relationship structure that cannot be charted on the model below. The following series will discuss the Relationship Matrix and try to highlight each quadrant and the examples within.